Animal shelters bear the consequences of reckless breeding practices, the failure of pet owners to responsibly spay and neuter their pets and the heart-wrenching acts of neglect and abuse. In addition, abandoned pets and strays are taken in at a rate that often exhausts the capacity of the shelter. Reputable animal shelters deserve our attention and financial support.

Two years ago my cat and I moved; a 3 1/2 day drive. My cat is not a good traveler. A 15 min. drive to the vet’s was 15 minutes of howling cat. Just thinking about 3 1/2 days of continuous cat wailing would give me the shakes. I had visions that by day #3 I would be driving the car into a tree just to put us both out of our misery.

If you are the proud owner of a cute little kitten, you may think that grooming isn’t necessary. After all, cats are known for being quite cleanly and for constantly preening themselves, right? While it may be true that cats generally do a pretty good job with taking care of their hygiene, your kitten might need a little help with the process. In addition, it is a good idea to start a grooming routine while your cat is still a kitten.

Persian cats make excellent pets mainly because of their ability to adjust to living indoors. Unlike ordinary cats, people can easily identify these gentle creatures through their big eyes, wide heads, and thick fur. Pet owners can extend the lives of their Persians by taking good care of them through proper grooming and nourishment.

Caring for Orphaned kittens, how to do it right! Get the basics.

It is known that cats aren’t as friendly as dogs, yet some people just love the feeling of a feline presence in their house that they allow a cat to live with them. Unlike a dog, a cat does not need a lot of maintenance since it can groom itself very well and keep clean without having its owners to fuss over it. Many people prefer to have a dog over a cat because dogs are easier to get along with.

Because of their advanced age, senior and geriatric cats should be given special feeding considerations. Older cats can develop tooth problems and may find it hard to eat dry food. If that is the case with your senior cat, switch his diet to canned food or moisten the dry food with some canned food.

Did you know you can train your Cat? It is true. Most pet lovers think you can not train your cat but quite the opposite, cats are very easy to train as they are very smart animals and even better at following orders.

There are two feeding options available to cat owners - free feeding (also known as self feeding) and scheduled feeding. You can allow your cat or kitten to self feed by leaving a portion of dry food out all day. Your feline will be able to eat or snack whenever he wants. This is a good option for people who are at work odd hours. However, this type of feeding could lead to weight gain. If your cat eats all day because he is bored or lonely, he may become overweight.

There are two feeding options available to cat owners - free feeding (also known as self feeding) and scheduled feeding. You can allow your cat or kitten to self feed by leaving a portion of dry food out all day. Your feline will be able to eat or snack whenever he wants. This is a good option for people who are at work odd hours. However, this type of feeding could lead to weight gain. If your cat eats all day because he is bored or lonely, he may become overweight.